WMID-0745F2: WMID-0745F2: Roman coin: Nummus of uncertain emperor and mint

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-0745F2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor and mint, but of probable 4th Century AD dating.

Diameter: 22.76mm
Thickness: 1.74mm
Weight: 3.2 grams

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 300
Date to: Circa AD 400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.74 mm
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 22.76 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder's ref: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 4th century
Obverse description: Radiate crown, facing right. curiassed
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Standing figure, with spear in left & something else in right
Reverse inscription: [ ]S AVG
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: //S......A
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Lowick (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP9480
Four figure Latitude: 52.409938
Four figure longitude: -0.619521
1:25K map: SP9480
1:10K map: SP98SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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